Trail Blazers Rout Grizzlies 135-115, Snap 6-Game Skid

Jerami Grant scores 23 points as Portland cruises past Memphis in first of two-game set.

Feb. 7, 2026 at 10:07am

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The Portland Trail Blazers snapped a six-game losing streak with a dominant 135-115 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday night. Jerami Grant led the way for Portland with 23 points, while eight Blazers players scored in double figures. The Grizzlies were playing without star Ja Morant, who missed his eighth straight game due to a left elbow injury.

Why it matters

This win is a much-needed boost for the struggling Trail Blazers, who have been mired in a lengthy losing skid. The Grizzlies, meanwhile, are adjusting to a major trade deadline deal that sent several key players to the Utah Jazz.

The details

The Blazers pulled away in the second half after the game was tied 51-51 at halftime. Jerami Grant's 23 points led the way, and Portland had eight players score in double figures. The Grizzlies were without Ja Morant, who has missed the last eight games with a left elbow injury. Memphis was also adjusting to a trade deadline deal that sent several players, including Jaren Jackson Jr., to the Utah Jazz.

  • The game was played on Friday, February 6, 2026.
  • The teams will meet again on Saturday, February 7, 2026 in Portland.

The players

Jerami Grant

The Portland Trail Blazers forward scored a team-high 23 points in the win.

Ja Morant

The Memphis Grizzlies star missed his eighth straight game with a left elbow injury.

Jrue Holiday

The Portland Trail Blazers guard had 20 points and 7 assists in the victory.

Cam Spencer

The Memphis Grizzlies guard scored 18 points off the bench in the loss.

Scotty Pippen Jr.

The Memphis Grizzlies guard made his first start of the season after recovering from toe surgery, scoring 13 points.

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What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident

What’s next

The teams will meet again on Saturday, February 7, 2026 in Portland.

The takeaway

This win is a much-needed boost for the struggling Trail Blazers, who have been mired in a lengthy losing skid. The Grizzlies, meanwhile, are adjusting to a major trade deadline deal that sent several key players to the Utah Jazz.